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Buttons 'n' Bows
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floribunda · 1981

Buttons 'n' Bows

Rosa 'Poulteeny'

L. Pernille Olesen✦ mild fragrance

2 to 3 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

medium

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

26 to 40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

compact

Color

yellow

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Light, spicy fragrance.

Color Description

Creamy yellow with pink edges that deepen as the bloom matures.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

2 to 3 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH is preferred.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed for optimal growth and bloom production.

Fertilizer

Requires a balanced rose fertilizer applied regularly during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes, and trim back to encourage new growth.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to black spot and mildew but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids.

🧬 Pedigree

Anytime x Sun Flare

🏆 Awards & Recognition

AARS winner 1987

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